CHEMY511-23A (HAM)

Structural Characterisation I

15 Points

Edit Header Content
The University of Waikato
Academic Divisions
Division of Health Engineering Computing & Science
School of Science
Chemistry and Applied Physics

Staff

Edit Staff Content

Convenor(s)

Michele Prinsep

Michele Prinsep
9392
E.3.06
See Moodle
michele.prinsep@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Administrator(s)

Placement/WIL Coordinator(s)

Tutor(s)

Student Representative(s)

Lab Technician(s)

Librarian(s)

You can contact staff by:

  • Calling +64 7 838 4466 select option 1, then enter the extension.
  • Extensions starting with 4, 5, 9 or 3 can also be direct dialled:
    • For extensions starting with 4: dial +64 7 838 extension.
    • For extensions starting with 5: dial +64 7 858 extension.
    • For extensions starting with 9: dial +64 7 837 extension.
    • For extensions starting with 3: dial +64 7 2620 + the last 3 digits of the extension e.g. 3123 = +64 7 262 0123.
Edit Staff Content

What this paper is about

Edit What this paper is about Content
Paper Description

This paper is a mixture of theory and practice on the use of NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry to characterise organic structures and is regarded as an extension of the principles learnt at undergraduate level. Students will learn basic theory behind electron impact mass spectrometry and NMR spectroscopy and interpretation of mass spectra and various 1 and 2D NMR experiments such as DEPT, SELTOCSY, SELNOESY, COSY, TOCSY, HSQC, HMBC, NOESY & ROESY together with what parameters can be manipulated to optimise these experiments. They will also acquire a mass spectrum of their unknown compound.


Edit What this paper is about Content

How this paper will be taught

Edit How this paper will be taught Content
Paper Structure
The paper is taught through lectures (online). There will practical sessions on how to run the NMR spectrometer and these will be scheduled later. There will be a theoretical and a practical assignment. For the theoretical assignment, students will be given NMR spectra to interpret and a mass spectrometry problem to solve. For the practical assignment, students will be given an unknown compound and will process and interpret the supplied NMR data of their compound to elucidate the structure. Times to learn how to run the GCMS will be arranged once Assignment 2 has been given out.
Edit How this paper will be taught Content

Learning Outcomes

Edit Learning Outcomes Content

Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Operate a GC-MS to acquire mass spectral data
    Linked to the following assessments:
  • Interpret 1D and 2D spectra to assign the structure of an unknown organic compound
    Linked to the following assessments:
  • Predict electron impact mass spectra of organic compounds
    Linked to the following assessments:
  • Interpret electron impact mass spectra to help assign the structure of an unknown organic compound
    Linked to the following assessments:
  • Apply interpretive skills acquired to other assigned structural elucidation problems
    Linked to the following assessments:
Edit Learning Outcomes Content
Edit Learning Outcomes Content

Assessments

Edit Assessments Content

How you will be assessed

Edit How you will be assessed Content
  • Operate a GC-MS to acquire mass spectral data.
  • Interpret 1D and 2D spectra to assign the structure of an unknown organic compound.
  • Predict electron impact mass spectra of organic compounds.
  • Interpret electron impact mass spectra to help assign the structure of an unknown organic compound.
  • Apply interpretive skills acquired to other assigned structural elucidation problems.
Edit How you will be assessed Content

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Assignment 1 (Theory)
6 Apr 2023
4:30 PM
25
  • Other: Hand in to E3.06 (Michele Prinsep's office)
✔
2. Assignment 2 (Practical)
2 Jun 2023
4:30 PM
75
  • Other: Hand in to E3.06 (Michele Prinsep's office)
✔
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
Edit Assessments Content